• Langley Christmas Bureau: Registration is open for the holiday season. Langley families in need can receive gifts for children from birth to age 18. Donations accepted of new, unwrapped gifts as well as money. New location is 20245 Industrial Ave. Aldergrove office, 2900 272 St. (Langley Meals on Wheels) is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take registrations. Toys/gifts distributed at Industrial Avenue location. Info: langleychristmasbureau.com or 604-530-3001.
• Toy drive: Infinite Expansion Foundation has collection boxes around the community until Dec. 15. New unwrapped toys and gifts for children accepted for foundation program to help underprivileged local families. Donations support Ishtar Women’s Resource Society and Langley Animal Protection Society. Info: Augustino: 604-262-2197.
• Christmas at the Canadian Museum of Flight: Admission is free on Saturday, Nov. 30. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People can explore the museum. Santa will be greeting children of all ages and taking photos. Meet Santa’s helpers, kids can check out the craft tables to make an aviation-themed ornament. Info: 604 532 0035 or info@canadianflight.org.
• Christmas tree decorating: Between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 30, people of all ages can help decorate the tree at the Murrayville Library, 22071 48 Ave. Make a decoration to display or use the library's decorations. Free. No registration required. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
• Winter Market 2024: James Kennedy Elementary, 9060 212 St., has a craft fair on Nov. 30 from 11 a.m, to 4 p.m. with vendors, a concession, and photos with Santa.
• Winter Market: Fair is at Shortreed Elementary, 27660 28 Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Event helps raise money for Grade 5 year end celebrations.
• Canucks Autism Network fundraiser: From noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, Sherry Saran has a fundraising event at Alpine Christmas Tree Farm, 4726 248 St. People can get photos with Santa. There will also be a food truck, Langley Township firefighters, and Langley RCMP members.
• PAC Craft Fair: Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, people can stop by Lynn Fripps Elementary, 21020 83 Ave. Event has more than 50 vendors and a concession. Admission by donation.
• Christmas Fair: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, St. Dunstan's Anglican Church, 3025 264 St., has a fair with vendors, art by Richard Brodeur, tea and goodies, an array of vendors, and visits with Santa (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Free admission and parking.
• Fort Langley Tree Lighting: Public can join in the 100th anniversary celebration at the Fort Langley Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 30. 2:30 p.m. is a reading in the old library. Langley Community Musical School Children’s Choir performs at 4:45 p.m. Santa arrives by canoe from the North Pole to light up the tree at 5:30 p.m. and after the fun moves into the ballroom at 6:30 p.m. People can bring blankets, out the kids in their jammies, and enjoy a Christmas movie and more. Info: fortlangleycommunityhall.com/events.
• From the Heart Toy Drive: Entertainer Sing with Kita and Punch Out Parkinsons have a toy and food drive 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 20560 Langley Bypass. Donors can take photos with Santa. There's music, face painting and more. Accepted are new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children, and non-perishable foods. Donations go to Options Community Services.
• Copper lantern workshop: In-person and virtual options available for workshop where participants produce keepsake lantern. Virtual workshops are Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. In-person events are Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Fes: $51.75 (virtual workshop) or $73.50 (in-person workshop). Booking: https://shorturl.at/lxHaU.
• Toy Drive: Zenterra Developments is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and gifts from Dec. 1 to 17 at three locations: 190 Willoughby Town Centre Dr., unit 33 7640 197 St., and unit 30 2411 160 St. between noon and 5 p.m. | Saturday to Thursday. Items will be donated to BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital.
• Holiday Card Making: Teens and adults create holiday season cards on Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Langley City Library branch, 20399 Douglas Cres. No registration required. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
• Toddler Sensory Play: Toddlers explore their senses with winter wonderland themed activities on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Langley City Library branch, 20399 Douglas Cres. No registration required. Info: fvrl.bc.ca.
• Blue Christmas service: Candlelight ceremony for those mourning the loss of loved ones during the holidays is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Murrayville Hall, 21667 48 Ave. Organized by Alternative Funeral Services. RSVP by Nov. 28 to 604-857-5779 or mail@myalternatives.ca.
• First Christmas Experience: Christian Life Assembly, 21277 56 Ave., has a walk-through experience about the birth of Christ. Admission is free, but people must book tickets through eventbrite.ca (event 1022981674727). Suitable for all ages. Runs Dec. 6 to 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: www.clachurch.com.
• Santa Shuffle: Salvation Army fun run for all ages is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Blacklock Elementary, 5100 206 St. Register in advance: https://shorturl.at/qUkso.
• Christmas Farmers Market: Langley Community Farmers Market special market is Dec. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd. Market offers foodie-focused handmade items for holiday dining.
• Glow, the Enchanted Forest: On 23-acre site at 6690 216 St., there's the holiday train ride, craft corner, the Merry Makers Market, with more than 20 local vendors, live holiday performances, pictures with Santa, interactive play zones, and more between Nov. 21 and Dec. 28. Open evenings only. Tickets (including fees): $24 adults (13 and older), $18.50 for children (four to 12) and seniors (65 and older), and $69.50 for families. Discount code on website. Book at langley.glowgardens.com.
• Christmas in the Country: Thunderbird Show Park, 24550 272 St., has an indoor holiday market Thursday through Sunday from Dec. 5 to 29. In addition to vendors, there's kids crafts, face painting, pony rides, animals, beer garden, food trucks, light displays, live entertainment, Santa, holiday movies, letters to Santa, and more. Tickets: $23 for adult (13 and older), $20 for seniors (65 and older), $17 for ages six to 12, and free for younger children. Info: tbird.ca.
• Merry Martini Town: Film studio is decorated for the holidays and open to the public Dec. 4 to Jan. 5 with live entertainment, food and drink, vendors, and more. A portion of the proceeds from tickets sales donated to the Langley Food Bank Tickets (not including GST): $22 for 13 and older; $12 for children; $18 for seniors (65 and older); and $60 per family (two adults, two children). Must book specific dates and times online. Info: martinievents.ca.
